My Name is
Negassa

Negassa
Negassa's mother died in 2008, and his father abandoned him soon after her death. He was living with his grandmother who, though she tried, could not care for his basic needs. Negassa was approved by social welfare services and was brought to the Rafiki Village Ethiopia in 2009. Shortly after arriving, Negassa could be seen with a big smile on his face. Negassa is a peacemaker. God has gifted him in helping others settle their disputes. His favorite Scripture verse is Proverbs 16 because it teaches him to be wise.
DOB: Jan 29, 2006
Stephena
Stephena's father was killed by lightning and her mother died, along with Stephena's twin, while giving birth.
Samson
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Joanna
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Obadiah
Obadiah was found abandoned as a small child in 2006 in Paynesville, Liberia.
Peter
Both Peter's mother and father died when he was an infant.
Judith
After Judith’s mother passed away in 2006, she was placed in the care of her grandmother, who could not provide for her basic needs.
Mary
Mary lived in the A. I. Children's Home in Kitui before coming to Rafiki.
Jack
After Jack’s mother died in 2006, he began living with his grandparents. His grandmother died soon after that.
Miriam
Miriam and her younger brother, Daniel, were placed with their grandfather after their parents died.
Ethan
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Hana
Hana’s mother died in 2008, and her father remains unknown.
Mwaka
Mwaka’s aunt cared for her after the death of her parents.
Adonay
Adonay's mother tried to abandon him on the street in the Somali Region, but a man from the health station intervened and gave her some money to...
Issac
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Cilicia
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Rachel
Rachel’s mother died shortly after giving birth to her, and her father remains unknown. Rachel was referred to the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2006...
Bethel
Day students are children in need from the communities surrounding the Rafiki Villages who attend our Rafiki Schools with full scholarships or...
Sarah
Sarah's mother passed away as a result of severe pneumonia.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2009.
Honorine
Honorine (Mufasha) and her brother arrived at the Rafiki Village Rwanda in 2010.
Paul
Paul was brought to a local children’s home in 1999 by a pastor.
Fiskani
Fiskani’s mother is deceased and his father abandoned him.
Kebah
After being abandoned by their mother, Kebah and her brother Michael were removed from their abusive caretaker.
Aaron
Aaron was abandoned as a small child near a police station.